"We're seeing a huge interest in the Oklahoma Senior Journal at the hundreds of locations here in the Oklahoma City metro area we deliver.  Of the thousands of journals we deliver each month, we have had a consistent pick-up rate of about 95%.  It's very satisfying to distribute a publication that so many seniors are benefitting from!" 
– M & M Enterprises (delivery service for OSJ
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The Spring-Winter 2010-11 issue of OSJ has been delivered! Pick up a copy at one of the distribution points! Ask Robin how to receive a free 6-month weblink for your company (value up to $250). This issue of the JOURNAL is a new, much larger format! VIEW THE
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Distribution Sites and Events
Oklahoma Senior Journal (est. 1994)

Distribution List Includes Area Code 405
Distribution sites are restocked every two weeks.
(will continue to add points of distribution through the end of 2010)

Distribution Sites

We distribute Journals to the following OKC metropolitan areas (click here for a complete list):

Arcadia
Bethany/Warr Acres
Choctaw
Deer Creek
Downtown OKC
Edmond
El Reno
Guthrie
Lawton
Medical Facilities - North OKC
Medical Facilities - South OK
Medicine Park
Midwest City-Del City
Minco
Moore
Multiple Locations
Nichols Hills
Norman
North OKC
NW OKC
Shawnee
South OKC
Spencer
Yukon

Events
(We personally hand out OK Senior Journals at all these events.)
Come be a part of the upcoming events.

From May 1995 - December 2010

The OSJ was used as a teaching guide for all the students at the OKC Downtown College held at the OKC Downtown Library on July 15th, 2010. The instituter for that day Kathy Hollman handed out the OSJ to all the students as a reference recourse guide to promote the care and information to "Seniors" and Caregivers of "Seniors" The students are getting their certification in: Residential Care for Facilities Administers Certification Program. The OSJ is "The Source" for "Seniors" in Oklahoma!

The OSJ handed out OSJ's June 18, 2010 at the "Heart Link Business Women Network.

The OSJ was a part of the Canterbury Choral Society 2010 Masquerade Ball at Cleopatra's Court. The OSJ was one of the: Sponsored Silent Auction Donations, on June 5 held at the Skirvin Hotel in Downtown OKC. The OSJ also had complementary OSJ's for all the patrons/investors that attended the Canterbury Choral Society event that evening.

THE OSJ Handed out OSJ's at the presentation, “What Your Executor/Successor/Trustee Needs To Know” June 10, 2010 at the Gaillardia Country Club.

The OSJ handed out Journals at OU Medical Center, Edmond, June 9, at the Free Lunch and Learn Meeting.

THE OSJ handed out OSJ's at the presentation, “What Your Executor/Successor/Trustee Needs To Know” June 8, 2010 at the Sportsman’s Country Club.

The OSJ handed out Journals at The Academy of Senior Professionals at Southern Nazarene University at Bethany First Church on May 21, 2010.

The OSJ attended "A Black Fur Affair - A Celebration of Black Pets" at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds, Norman, OK, May 15, 2010 and handed out OSJ's.

The OSJ attended the Annual "CAAVA" Volunteer Certificate Luncheon at Deep Fork Grill on North Western Ave. May 14, 2010.   Oklahoma's "CAAVA" (Court - Appointed Advocates for Vulnerable Adults) and the OSJ was Honored as a "CAAVA" New Board Member.  There were over 60 business professionals attending and the OSJ was handed out to each individual at all the tables.  For more information on "CAAVA" please call Ann Trudgeon at:  (405) 208-4021 or visit them at:  www.caava.org  The Deep Fork Grill is also a regular distribution point for the OSJ.  

The OSJ was handed out at the Fifth Street Missionary Baptist Church at 801 N.E. Fifth Street in OKC on May 9 at the "Woman of God" Special Mother's Day Brunch. Food, Entertainment, Gift Bags, Flowers and a copy of the Newest OSJ, all given out to over 75 Moms and Grandmothers!

We personally handed out the OSJ at the Business Mentoring Network Group at Bank First on Memorial Rd and North Meridian in their event center room on May 5.  Over 50 OKC Professionals attended.  For more information on the BMN meetings. Call: Alan Goldfarb V.P., 302-4169, or email him at: agoldfarb@swst.com.

The
"Good Life Fair" at Remington Park on Tuesday, May 4. The OSJ was handed out at two different vendor booths, Interspa of Oklahoma (Walk-In Tubs) and The TRAID Booth (sponsored by the OKC Police Dept.)

The OSJ was handed out at the CAREY Pet & Home Care booth on May 1, at the "All Day May Fair Event" at Cassidy Square Shopping Center Parking Lot on Britton & N. Penn.

The OSJ handed out the OSJ at the "Prime Timer Seniors Expo" at the State Fair Centennial Building on Friday 4-30-10 and Saturday
5-1-10. The OSJ was also available at many of the vendor booths!

The OSJ handed out OSJ's at "Careers in Aging Week" at the University of Central Oklahoma on April 6, 2010.

The OSJ handed out OSJ's at the "Aging in Action" Senior Day at the OKC State Capital on April 5, 2010.

The OSJ handed out OSJ's at the Breakfast Dedication of the Memory Care Wing of the TouchMark at Coffee Creek Assisted Living building in Edmond on April 8, 2010.  This was a very needed and special event.  

The OSJ handed out journals at the "Senior Awareness Day" at Oklahoma City Community College on March 26, 2010.

The OSJ handed out journals at the American Business Woman Association Dinner at the Quail Creek Country Club on March 16, 2010.

The OSJ handed out journals at the Business Monitoring Network on March 17, 2010.

The OSJ handed out journals at the "Heart Link" Business Networking luncheon March 19, 2010, in Edmond.

The OSJ handed out the OSJ at the new OU Medical Center, Edmond Lunch & Learn on March 10, 2010. Keynote Speaker was:  Lisa Gober from the Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Office, on the subject of "Medicare."  For more information click here or call (405) 521-6628 or 1-800 763-2828.

February 19, 2010 - OSJ's were handed out at the Heart Link Business Woman's Networking Lunch in Edmond.

February18, 2010 - The OSJ was handed out at the "Senior Talent Show & Dinner benefitting the Alzheimer's Association of Oklahoma in Del City.

February 12, 2010 - The OSJ handed out the OSJ at the Southern
Athletic Club at a Healthy Lunch Seminar. Featured Speaker was
Dr. Edward Shadid on Spine Care.

The OSJ was handed out at the Autumn Life Center, during the "Educational Resources For the 50-Plus Community" "FREE" lunch and guest speaker: Sheryl A. Mapes with The Oklahoma Geriatric Education Center at Edmond Medical Center, on Wednesday, Feb. 10.

The OSJ handed out the OSJ's at Quail Ridge Assisted Living "Asian Happy New Year's Party" on Friday Night, January 22 starting a 5:30 p.m. The Families of all the Residents where invited Too! "Fun Was Had by ALL"

The OSJ handed out OSJ's on January, 15, 2010 at Super Suppers in Edmond at the Heart Link Woman's Business Networking and Lunch.

We handed out OSJ's at the Pet-Vet Superstore-Animal Clinic and Grooming Salon January 15-17, 2010 at the Oklahoma State Fair Park at the "Home & Gardens Show".

OSJ attend the "The Life Line Experience" At the Autumn Life January 13, 2010. For more information for the next Lunch & Learn call (405) 359-5256 this event is free and has a great lunch.

The OSJ was handed out at the open house for Kevyn Gray Mattax, Attorney & Mediator and featured locally made crafts and gifts. December 15, 2009.

OSJ was distributed on all the Oklahoma River Holiday Cruises every Sunday from November 29 through December 27.

The OSJ attended and handed out OSJ's on November 16, 2009 at the INTEGRIS Third Age Life Center from for the Aging Consortium Of Oklahoma Co. Keynote Speaker: Jim Keating from the Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland.

The OSJ attended and handed out the OSJ's at the SENIOR AWARENESS DAY on November 17, 2009 at North Park Mall. Sponsored by the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office & INTEGRIS Health Center.

Autumn Life Center Lunch & Learn "Up dates To Alzheimer's Research" President by Mark Fried Executive Vice President Alzheimer's Association. Wednesday, November 11th, 2009.

We (OSJ) handed out Journals at the "Be Informed FREE Senior Seminar!" Education and Resources for Seniors and for Those Who Love & Care for Them! Friday, November 6, 2009 at OSU-OKC Student Center OKC.

The OSJ exclusively handed out Journals at the 2009 Exhibitors of the Oklahoma Nursing Association Convention on October 29, 2009 in Norman, OK at the Embassy Suites Conference Center.

The OSJ exclusively handed out Journals at the OKC Chamber "Schmoozapalooza" Networking Business & Local Leaders Networking Trade Show. Held October 27, 2009 at the OKC Fair Grounds in the Travel & Transportation Building.

The OSJ handed out over 700 OSJ's at the MEMORY WALK: "Walkers on the MOVE to End Alzheimer's" Saturday, October 24, 2009 It started at the Bricktown Ball Park and was sponsored by the Alzheimer's Assoc. To be get involved next year: Call (405) 319-0780 or (800) 272-3900 or just click here.

We handed out OSJ's at the Dinner and Veterans Benefits Seminar at Quail Ridge Assisted Living on October 20, 2009.

"Sunday Sensation Live" is extraordinary music & moments of sheer magic aboard the Oklahoma River Cruises, September 6 through October 25, 2009. Boats leave at 4 and 5:30 p.m. This Is brilliant "Family Fun" with live, very talented, entertainment. OSJ's are available on each cruise.

We handed out magazines at the Norman OK., Heart Link Woman's Networking Business Meeting and Lunch, October 22, 2009.

The OSJ exclusively handed out Journals at the "6th Annual Construction Derby" REBUILDING TOGETHER OKC! October 11, 2009.For more info. for next year click here or call (405) 607-0464. There was a 4-page lay-out in the Oklahoman on Friday, Oct. 9, 2009 about the event and the incredible origination, "Rebuilding Together!"

We handed out over 3,000 Journals from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 at Oklahoma State Fair, "Senior Day" on September 23, 2009.

We handed out Journals on the Oklahoma River Cruise with the theme: "Saturday Morning Cartoon Cruises" on September 26, 2009.

The OSJ was handed out at the "Alzheimers and Caregivers Stress Seminar", presented by Dr. Shantharam Darbe on October 1, 2009 at Windsor Manor on Ann Arbor & N.W. 23rd in OKC.

The OSJ handed out Journals at Estes Park HEALTH FAIR Church of Christ Theme: "Choose To Be Healthy" 440 N.W. 89th September 12, 2009.

Alzheimer's Association Professional Caregivers Training Workshop: September 15, 2009 The OSJ was put in all the "Welcome to Workshop Bags".

OSJ was handed at the Book Signing, "The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care" by David Troxell, MPH. At the Fountains at Canterbury on Tuesday, September 15, 2009.

OSJ was handed out at the Alzheimer's Association Seminar on: Unlocking the Mysteries of Alzheimer's on September 16, 2009.

We attended the Autumn Life Center "Lunch and Learn," September 9, 2009, held at Edmond Municipal Hospital. For information on next month's meeting, call (405) 359-5256. Lunch is provided. This is a monthly event, with new topics each month! We attend these very informative and helpful (FREE) meetings every month.

On the Devon River Cruises from July 11 to August 22, 2009, the OSJ handed out Journals on the "History Comes Alive " Cruises.

The OSJ handed out the OSJ at Autumn Life Center's Lunch & Learn on August 12, 2009.

We handed out OSJ's at the Moore Chamber of Commerce, Ribbon Cutting for Caliber Roofing Systems on 8-6-09.

The OSJ handed out Journals, Friday, August 28, 2009 at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club for a silent auction and fundraiser for the "Oklahoma Prevention of Child & Senior Abuse."

On July 30, 2009, OSJ handed out magazines at the Ribbon Cutting "Open House" at Grace Pointe Senior Living, A new Independent Living Community for active 55+ at 1501 Grace Pointe Dr. (off of S.W. 119th, between Santa Fe & Western) in OKC.

The OSJ handed out OSJ's at the 10th Annual Senior Gala, "Return to Elegance" August 8th, 2009 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

We handed out OSJs at the Autumn Life Center Lunch & Learn on August 12th, 2009.

The Oklahoma Senior Journal handed out OSJ magazines at A Strong & Healthy Oklahoma FREE Health Fair Saturday, July 25, 2009.

The OSJ handed out our newest released issue at the RXpo Marketing event/expo for local OKC businesses July 14th. It was held to help local business learn to thrive in today's economy.

The OSJ was handed out July 17, 2009 - A FREE Bar-B-Q & Dance, sponsored by Heartstone Assisted Living at Quail Springs.

Community Learning Council, Inc. www.clc-inc.org on April 2, 2009 presented the COLORS OF HEALING Art Exhibit & Silent Auction.

Lunch & Learn Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Autumn Life Center at Edmond Medical Center.

Lunch & Learn Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Put on by: Autumn Life Center.

"ART AUCTION" Sponsored by: The Edmond Senior Community Foundation, Friday, March 27, 2009 at Oak Tree Country Club.

Arbor Day Celebration, March 28th from 1pm-4pm at Festival Market Place (Downtown Edmond).

We handed out journals at the Autumn Life N/C Lunch and Learn on January 14, 2009.

The OSJ handed out the Journal at the "Stand Up for Seniors" January 8, 2009 at the OCU Meinders School of Business, OKC.

The OSJ handed out the Journal to over 200 professionals, December 11, 2008 at the Christmas Shopping Extravaganza, sponsored by Kevyn Gray Mattax, Attorney at Law. Grand Opening of their offices and Woman Artists of OKC celebration.

We handed out Journals at Remington Park every Tuesday for Senior Day through October, 2008.

We will hand out journals every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:00 to noon at the Silver Sneakers Aerobics Class at the YMCA in Bethany.

We handed out Journals at the All Soul's Episcopal Church Fall Fair August 24, 2008.

We attended the Autumn Life Center Lunch and Learn, August 13, 2008 held at Edmond Municipal Hospital. For information on next month's meeting, call (405) 359-5256. Check back often because we attend these very informative and helpful (FREE) meetings every month.

We handed out journals at the Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity House Dedication September 27, 2008.

We handed out Journals at the Senior Olympic Games, Oklahoma Park & Recreation Department September 11-17, 2008. Mailouts and signups available; ask for Doug Paulson, (405) 681-3266.

We handed out journals at the booths for the Alzheimer's Association, the Arthritis Foundation, and the Valir Rehab Hospital at the Oklahoma State Fair Senior Day September 17, 2008.

We handed out Journals at the Oklahoma River in downtown OKC during the USA Olympic Trials April 19-20, 2008.


We handed out the OSJ at Oklahoma Senior Health and Wellness Expo at Coronado Retirement Center on May 2, 2008. We also attended the Meet and Greet May 1, 2008 at Remington Park, Eclipse Suite.

We handed out the OSJ at the Lunch & Learn June 10, 2009 at the Autumn Life Center at Edmond Medical Center.

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Special Announcements

"FREE" CALL, DAIL 2-1-1 on any phone! HEARTLINE "211" Get Connected, Get Answers! Linking "SENIORS" to "Vital" Health & Human Services! This is a 24 hour Service for "Seniors!" Please call with
ANY questions you may have, help with services or needs, even payment assistances and so much more! For more information on 2-1-1 visit: www.heartlineoklahoma.org. 2-1-1 also welcomes volunteer opportunities, just call and ask!

OKC Action Center - needs help in reporting "Yard Parking" This includes front, side, back yards and even vacant lots. Please help by calling 297-2535 or online reports at www.okc.gov

OKC Garage Sales Tracking System Locator - found online at www.okc.gov. The listing is FREE and it is posted automatically when you purchase a garage sale permit. Permits are $7 and can be paid for by phone at 297-2606.

Neighborhood Beautification OKC Bus Tour and Luncheon - Saturday, August 7 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. See neighborhood revitalization projects, community landscaping, parks, street lighting and gateway projects all aimed at OKC Beautiful. RSVP required by calling: 525-8822 or email nicki@okcbeautiful.com.

FREE - Learn Basic Community Beautification Class, Will Rogers Garden Exhibition Center, 3400 NW 36th. 9:30 a.m. Friday, August 6. Perfect for neighborhoods, church & volunteer groups. RSVP required, please call 943-0827.

FREE - for the grandkids, ages 5 to 15, "Hooked on Fishing" equipment provided. Learn knot tying, casting, fish ID and so much more. August 7 - Dolese Youth Park Pond; August 14 - Metro Tech Springlake;
August 21 - Crystal Lake. Register by calling 316-FISH (3474).

FREE - Drawing & Flower Arranging Classes. Will Rogers Garden Exhibition Center, 3400 NW 36th. Flower Arranging: 3rd Thursday every month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Drawing: 2nd and 4th Thursday every month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Some materials are provided. Call to RSVP 943-0827.

Civic Center Music Hall - " The Buddy Holly Story", Lyric Theatre. Call for show tickets at 297-2264.

BiCentennial Park at Civic Center - "The Comedy of Errors" Now till Aug. 7, at 8 p.m. every Thursday through Saturday. "Romeo and Juliet" Aug.12 - Sept. 4, at 8 p.m. every Thursday through Saturday. For show tickets and more information call 297-2264.

Oklahoma River Cruises offers history lesson, "History Comes Alive" themed river cruises, featuring reenactments of a land run settler, oilfield roughneck, cowboy & Wiley Post. 2nd & 4th Saturday at 1 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. More information here.

Dance, Dance, Dance! The NW Optimist Community Center offers a variety of dance classes for all ages and levels! Call (405) 841-2414 for schedule and registration information.

Want to keep up with the METRO Parks Information & News? Updates are available by e-mailing them or Call: (405) 297-2578.

"POTHOLE HOTLINE" If you see potholes in the City, call: 631-1111 or call on your cell phone: *OKC for the "Pothole Hotline" and make your reports!

"Foster Families needed For Shelter Pets"  Contact Mary Katherine Long at to see how you can provide short-term care to help save the lives of shelter pets or call 297-2578. 

FREE TO EVERYONE Physically Disabled and Amputee's Support Group! We welcome family & friends too! First and third Wednesday of every month from noon to 1:00p.m. We have a topic of the day and we encourage an open floor format with discussion. Located at: The Obvious Group, 11936 N. May Ave., Suite 270 (inside North Park Mall) OKC, OK 73120. More information at: (405) 753-9993 or cell (760) 297-0264 ask for Jennifer Tolbert website: www.obviousgroup.com or e-mail Jennifer here.

"Senior Fun With OKC Parks" Active adults 50 and better will love the programs and activities at OKC Parks. Arts, crafts, games, exercise, dancing, social groups and so much more are a waiting you, your friends and loved ones! For more info. call the Senior Center near you found in the Oklahoma Senior Journal on pages 36 &37 or call (405) 942-4339 or (405) 681-3266.

LOOK AND SEE- What they are doing to bring N.W. & N.E. 23RD STREET back to what we remembered it to be! For more details, log on here.

The OSJ will be available and handing out Journals at the Business Woman's Networking Heart link Lunches every month in Edmond third Friday of every month from 11:30 a. m. to 1:00 p. m. for more info. or want to get involved, call (405) 416-3732 ask for Sherry or Ronda.

Oklahoma Jazz Lab; dates, show times and play list, cost is only $7 www.ucojazzlab.com or call #359-7989.  Enjoy food, beverages and bar from Hideaway Pizza.